Karbi Anglong, Dec. 31 -- In a shocking incident, a couple was allegedly killed by a group of villagers over suspicions of witchcraft in Assam's Karbi Anglong district, police said on Wednesday.

The incident took place on the night of December 30 at Beluguri Munda village near Howraghat in the hilly district. The deceased have been identified as Gardi Birua (43) and his wife Mira Birua (33).

According to the police, a group of villagers attacked the couple and allegedly burnt them to death after accusing them of practising witchcraft.

Speaking to ANI, Pushpraj Singh, Senior Superintendent of Police, Karbi Anglong, said it appeared to be a case of witch-hunting. "It is a witch-hunting case, and it appears that they attacked and allegedl...